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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,908.97, 7,367.36 and 2,569.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,908.97, 7,367.36 and 2,569.69 is: 3,856.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,908.97 : 7,367.36 = 2,569.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,908.97/7,367.36 = 2,569.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,908.97x = 7,367.36 × 2,569.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,908.97x = 18,931,827.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,931,827.68/4,908.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.58

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